Business Idea, this.

Remember that post about Convergence and how multiple touch points for applications and data is going to be de rigeur in the near, very foreseeable future? Well, i've been thinking about that some more, and here is a really cool business idea. Suppose, A was to go to Siebel(for the example) and say, "Hey, let me make an application that will allow your users to create a prospect using their phone - any time, any place? I will create it simultaneously on all the app platforms and you can go to market with it." Would Siebel be excited? I dont know about that, but as Siebel's customer, i would be VERY excited. Certain data has to be captured in the moment of truth, or it is lost. So, suppose A was to create a VERY niche company, working with big database softwares (ERPs, Bank Management Software, Blue Pumpkin - basically, business software) , hiring some very good mobile software developers, and enabling business software that depends on the front end (or even the net) for its interface. I think that would make a lot of sense. What do u think? The revenue model and the rights issues come next. My take is that the first few apps shld be sold for a one time fee, rights and all. This will help redeem the fixed cost and also generate enough working capital to sustain the organisation while the orders and the team are a trickle. But most importantly, this will help create some "gone to market" apps that will serve as examples to other potential clients. Later , of course, the model will be licensing based or revenue sharing. This will help give sustained profits and will also make sure that we create top notch quality products for our clients bcs after all, part of the revenue is ours too. We will then have an incentive to upgrade our software too. What are some of the top of mind applications that come to mind? SCM: Consignment tracking thru status update by each stake holder using hand held devices. CRM: lead generation and meeting brief put up immediately after the customer call. No need to wait till the end of the day and fill up cumbersome paper forms. HR: leave application, time data recording. Sales: invoice generation on the spot. Finance: Journal entry at purchase points etc. Generic applications that all firms will need: SSO across mobile platforms. Search a colleague functionality. Search a relevant database. There, i really look forward to hearing from you on this..